Domaine Sérol Côte Roannaise "Oudan" red 2022

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Domaine Sérol Côte Roannaise "Oudan" red 2022:

La Revue du Vin de France - May 2025 - Special Issue Collection No. 3 : 92/100. "Surely one of the most complete wines produced by this domaine. One falls under the charm of this straightforward red, with pure fruit and high mineral intensity. A beautiful aging potential is anticipated."

Technical sheet written by the domaine:

Family-owned property of 35 ha cultivated at high density, on the eastern foothills of the Massif Central, near the gorges of the Loire.

Grape variety: 100% gamay saint romain

Gamay: A black grape variety with white juice, it takes its name from the hamlet of Gamay in the municipality of Saint-Aubin, on the Côte de Beaune. Rarely found worldwide, this grape variety is planted on only 33,000 ha, of which 30,000 ha are in France, mainly in Beaujolais and the Loire Valley.

Gamay Saint Romain: This is a variant of gamay found only in Côte Roannaise.

Terroir
First parcel planted by Stéphane Sérol on the granitic slope of Oudan.
Altitude between 400 and 450 meters.
Full south exposure.

Cultivation method
Vines cultivated biodynamically.
High density: 8,500 vines/ha.
Trellised vines. Simple Guyot pruning.
Manual harvesting.


Winemaking
Harvest sorted at the winery on a vibrating table.
Vinification and aging in 60 hl wooden vats.
40% whole clusters.
Approximately 15 days of slow fermentation-maceration using indigenous yeasts.
Aging for 11 months.
After a light filtration, bottling is done by us.

Service
Temperature: 16°C
Aging potential: 5 to 6 years
Food pairing: Beef, game birds, cheeses.